Today’s Telegraph article featured GFCT and our mission to make PSA testing more accessible for men across the UK. If you’re new to hearing about our work, please have a read of this summary to learn about what we do and how it might save your life. 

Testing in the Community 

At our recent event in Warwick’s Nelson Club, nearly 200 men attended for a simple PSA blood test. These events (hosted in community spaces like clubs, churches, and sports venues) are designed to make testing easy, affordable, and social. At just £25 per test, men receive results quickly, with referrals for further checks when needed. 

Why It Matters 

• Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with 55,000 diagnoses and 12,000 deaths annually.
• There is no national screening programme, so early detection often relies on initiatives like ours.
• GFCT has now delivered over 350,000 tests, recorded results from more than 215,000 men, and identified over 3,500 cancers.

Real Life Stories

The article shared stories of men whose lives were changed through early detection at GFCT events, including:

• Dave Dunkley, whose PSA tests have monitored his prostate cancer for two decades.
• Derek Ford, diagnosed after GFCT testing revealed rising PSA levels when initial GP advice had been dismissive.
• Stephen Chamberlain, who avoided delayed NHS treatment by seeking private surgery after a cancer diagnosis flagged by a GFCT test.

After Sir Chris Hoy revealed his own prostate cancer diagnosis last year, demand for PSA tests surged. We now runs dozens of events every month, not only in communities but also in workplaces such as police forces and Network Rail.

Founder’s Story

GFCT was founded by Graham Fulford MBE in 2004 after personal loss to prostate cancer. Graham himself was diagnosed with a low-grade form of the disease last year and continues to champion the importance of early detection, newer diagnostic tools such as MRI, and better treatment options.

Our Mission

NHS guidance on PSA testing remains inconsistent, with some men still discouraged from testing unless symptoms are present. GFCT exists to bridge this gap, because testing and awareness saves lives.

Read the full article in The Telegraph here - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/conditions/cancer/prostate-cancer-charity-testing-in-working-mens-clubs/

Find a PSA testing event near you - https://tgfct.org.uk/Events/Our-Events